July 1985 – Volume 9 • Number 7
Articles in July 1985
Kenny Malone’s Quest For Knowledge
The one thing that Kenny Malone wanted to communicate most during our interview was a sense of joy. He told me so, although he didn't have to. His whole make-up—who he is as a person and how he approaches music—is…
The Quarter-Note Funk Hi-Hat Style
The quarter-note hi-hat style has a distinctive sound and feel that makes it well worth the extra effort required to perfect it. I first heard this style played by Clyde Stubblefield on James Brown's recording of "Mother Popcorn," and many…
July 1985 - Volume 9 • Number 7
Rod Morgenstein, Kenny Malone, Tommy Campbell, Adam Woods, Phil Collins, Johnny Blowers, Ed Shaughnessy, Vinnie Colaiuta, Kelly Keagy
Tommy Campbell — Progressive Chops
The date: May 20, 1984. The place: the Entermedia Theatre. The event: Zildjian Day in New York. Some of the greatest drumming talents in the world took the stage to display their craft. The artists appearing that day were Alex…
Adam Woods — breaking the rules
In England, it's not easy to join a top-40 band and make a good living at playing music. It's also not easy to become a virtuoso on your instrument and then spend five nights a week for years headlining the…